Note 10 - Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies: A securities lawsuit, Curran v. Freshpet, Inc. et al, Docket No. 2:16-cv-02263, was instituted on April 21, 2016 in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against the Company and certain of the Company’s current and former executive officers and directors on behalf of certain purchasers of our common stock. The plaintiffs sought to recover damages for investors under the federal securities laws. On October 3, 2019, the parties filed with the District Court a motion for preliminary approval of settlement that attached the parties’ stipulation of settlement and a proposed order. The settlement funds due were paid by the Company’s insurers, and the District Court approved the Final Judgment and Order of Dismissal with Prejudice on March 11, 2020 with a 30 day option to appeal. As of June 30, 2020, all settlement funds, totaling $10.1 million, and legal fees had been dispersed as there had been no appeal taken within 30 days from the entry of the Final Judgement. The Final Judgement was effective April 10, 2020. A shareholder derivative lawsuit, Meldon v. Freshpet, Inc. et al, Docket No. 2:18-cv-10166, was instituted June 5, 2018 in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against us and certain of our current and former executive officers and directors on behalf of certain holders of our common stock. We were served with a copy of the complaint in June 2018. The plaintiffs seek to recover damages for investors based on state law claims (alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, waste, and unjust enrichment) in connection with the alleged violations of federal securities laws alleged in the Curran action. On April 3, 2019, the Court granted a stay of the Meldon case pending (i) the close of expert discovery in the Curran action or (ii) the dismissal with prejudice of the Curran action. The parties then entered into settlement discussions, after which the parties reached an agreement in principle to settle the case based on the Company’s commitment to continue certain governance practices. The parties also reached agreement on attorneys’ fees. The settlement is subject to court approval. All parties believe that the agreement in principle to settle the dispute is in their respective best interests in order to avoid the risk, uncertainty, and costs associated with litigation. The parties are in the process of finalizing the settlement documents for submission to the District Court. As of June 30, 2020, the Company accrued for an estimated probable loss of $0.2 million, which represents the proposed settlement and accrued legal fees. The Company concluded that the insurance recovery is probable and recorded a gain contingency of $0.2 million within other current assets.

Note 10 - Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies:

A securities lawsuit, Curran v. Freshpet, Inc. et al, Docket No. 2:16-cv-02263, was instituted on April 21, 2016 in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against the Company and certain of the Company’s current and former executive officers and directors on behalf of certain purchasers of our common stock. The plaintiffs sought to recover damages for investors under the federal securities laws. On October 3, 2019, the parties filed with the District Court a motion for preliminary approval of settlement that attached the parties’ stipulation of settlement and a proposed order. The settlement funds due were paid by the Company’s insurers, and the District Court approved the Final Judgment and Order of Dismissal with Prejudice on March 11, 2020 with a 30 day option to appeal. As of June 30, 2020, all settlement funds, totaling $10.1 million, and legal fees had been dispersed as there had been no appeal taken within 30 days from the entry of the Final Judgement. The Final Judgement was effective April 10, 2020.

A shareholder derivative lawsuit, Meldon v. Freshpet, Inc. et al, Docket No. 2:18-cv-10166, was instituted June 5, 2018 in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against us and certain of our current and former executive officers and directors on behalf of certain holders of our common stock. We were served with a copy of the complaint in June 2018. The plaintiffs seek to recover damages for investors based on state law claims (alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, waste, and unjust enrichment) in connection with the alleged violations of federal securities laws alleged in the Curran action. On April 3, 2019, the Court granted a stay of the Meldon case pending (i) the close of expert discovery in the Curran action or (ii) the dismissal with prejudice of the Curran action. The parties then entered into settlement discussions, after which the parties reached an agreement in principle to settle the case based on the Company’s commitment to continue certain governance practices. The parties also reached agreement on attorneys’ fees. The settlement is subject to court approval. All parties believe that the agreement in principle to settle the dispute is in their respective best interests in order to avoid the risk, uncertainty, and costs associated with litigation. The parties are in the process of finalizing the settlement documents for submission to the District Court. As of June 30, 2020, the Company accrued for an estimated probable loss of $0.2 million, which represents the proposed settlement and accrued legal fees. The Company concluded that the insurance recovery is probable and recorded a gain contingency of $0.2 million within other current assets.